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Washington, D.C. — Burnham & Gorokhov is pleased to announce a significant result on behalf of its client, Charles Pollack. After more than a year of litigation, the United States District Court dismissed with prejudice a wire fraud conspiracy charge brought by the U.S. Department of Justice’s Fraud Division and the United States Attorney’s Office for the District of Maryland.
Cryptocurrency markets have grown rapidly over the past decade, drawing investors, entrepreneurs, and technology innovators into digital asset transactions. At the same time, federal regulators and prosecutors have increased enforcement efforts targeting alleged misconduct involving Bitcoin, Ethereum, NFTs, and other digital assets. If you are being investigated or have been charged, understanding what crypto fraud means under federal law is critical. Federal
Federal fraud crimes are some of the most aggressively prosecuted offenses in the United States. These cases often involve complex investigations, extensive documentation, and significant legal consequences. If you are under investigation or have been charged with a federal fraud offense, it is critical to understand the nature of these charges, the potential penalties, and the defenses that may be
White-collar crime encompasses a range of non-violent offenses often involving deception, fraud, or breaches of trust to achieve financial gain. Federal prosecutors aggressively pursue white-collar cases, and individuals accused of these crimes face severe penalties, including imprisonment and significant fines. Understanding the nature of white-collar crime, the federal investigative process, and potential defense strategies is crucial for anyone under investigation. What
Facing federal fraud charges can be daunting and overwhelming. At Burnham & Gorokhov, we specialize in defending individuals under investigation or charged with federal fraud crimes. Here, we review the most common types of federal fraud crimes, offering a brief summary for those who may be under investigation or have been indicted for fraud by the federal government. Securities Fraud
When it comes to fraud charges, the government must demonstrate that the accused misrepresented or lied with the intention of deceiving someone else. Although the typical fraud case will involve financial or legal harm to the victim, harm is not an element of fraud offenses. For example, attempts and conspiracies to commit fraud are violations of federal law, even if
Fraud is a serious criminal offense that encompasses a broad range of activities and is covered by numerous federal laws. Health care fraud, bankruptcy fraud, and mortgage fraud are just a few of the different types of fraud cases that federal agencies investigate. In each of these cases, the consequences of a prosecution or conviction can be severe, including loss
This month, the Fourth Circuit issued its decision in United States v. Elbaz, 52 F.4th 593 (4th Cir. 2022) on rehearing. The Fourth Circuit clarified that the federal wire fraud statute does not apply extraterritorially, but that the use of United States wires to conduct foreign fraud can justify U.S. prosecution. This has ramifications for digital fraud and for venue
What is a Business Email Compromise Scheme? Business Email Compromise (BEC) schemes vary in their details and mechanics, but the gist of the scheme is that it is conducted by sending email targeting individuals or employees of companies, usually with the goal of fraudulently inducing the target to make a transfer of funds to an account or accounts controlled by
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